Increased electric vehicle adoption expected under Biden administration
The Biden administration has made it clear that environmental reform and fighting climate change will be a top policy issue for the next four years.
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Auto thefts surge in 2020, reversing two years of declines
A preliminary analysis by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) shows auto theft took a dramatic leap upward in 2020 compared to 2019, reversing two years of auto theft declines.
President Biden signs executive order on the 'Climate Crisis'
President Biden signed today an "Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad."
ASA National announces new mobile app benefit for its member-shops
ASA National is partnering with AppFueled to provide member-shops with the ability to build their own apps.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Odometers reach record heights
The average age of cars and light trucks is increasing across the U.S., along with the mileage on their odometers.
IRS: New law extends COVID tax credit for employers who keep workers on payroll
The Internal Revenue Service urges employers to take advantage of the newly-extended employee retention credit, designed to make it easier for businesses that, despite challenges posed by COVID-19, choose to keep their employees on the payroll.
ASA Podcast (Episode 80): Running a shop while running for Mayor
ASA members are no strangers to political activism, and in this episode, Mike Charewicz – owner of Accurate Auto Clinic in Des Plaines, Illinois – talks about his candidacy for Mayor of Des Plaines and how running a repair shop has prepared him for the job.
The Latest: Car recalls for mid-January
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for January 14 through 21, including a Ford recall involving 29,344 units.
AAA: Substantial increase in gas demand has little 'immediate' impact on pump prices
If demand continues another week of substantial increases, we can expect to see pump prices get more expensive.”
Report: Majority of EV owners intent on purchasing another one in future
Among the early adopters who own an electric vehicle (EV),1 82% say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another EV in the future, according to the inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study,SM released today.
AAA: New year sees gas prices steadily increase
Since the beginning of the year, the national gas price average has increased 13 cents. Today’s average is $2.38. That is a nickel more than last week. However, still cheaper year-over-year by 17 cents.
IRS: Employers can withhold, make payments of deferred Social Security taxes from 2020
The Internal Revenue Service today released Notice 2021-11 addressing how employers who elected to defer certain employees’ taxes can withhold and pay the deferred taxes throughout 2021 instead of just the first four months of the year.
ASA Podcast (Episode 79): Tanks, Trucks & Technicians (Video)
Dwayne Myers, president and CEO of Dynamic Automotive, a multi-shop automotive repair business in Maryland, is an Army veteran, Master Technician and believes strongly in taking care of his team.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Electric Vehicle (EV) sales boom on hold
Electric vehicles (Plug-In Hybrids and Battery Electric Vehicles) are feeling the impact of Covid-19, with 2020 annual sales down significantly.
Pickering’s Auto Service welcomes fifth generation of family ownership
By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters LAKEWOOD, Colo.—The torch has past to the next generation of Pickerings, of Pickering’s Auto Service in Lakewood, Colo.…
Automotive aftermarket outlook 2021 — what’s to come
The global automotive industry, similar to every industry throughout the global movement economy, faced significant challenges throughout 2020.
Study: Immediate greeting of customers plays key role in aftermarket service satisfaction
Saying hello and acknowledging customers upon arrival at an aftermarket service facility can significantly improve customer satisfaction scores, specifically those for full-service maintenance and repair, quick oil changes and tire replacement.
Report: U.S. auto sales could increase as much as 10% in 2021
U.S. automakers are suffering from the deepest sales decline in decades, the country is still politically divided and it’s in the middle of a pandemic.
